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cape

/keɪp/

Translations

capenoun

capes

/keɪp/

мыс

The lighthouse is located on a rocky cape.

Маяк расположен на скалистом мысе.

плащ

The superhero wore a red cape.

Супергерой носил красный плащ.

Additional translations

Synonyms

capeverb

caped

Past Simple

caped

Past Participle

caping

Gerund

capeadjective

more cape

Comp.

most cape

Super.

/keɪp/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "cape dress", "cape sleeve").

Definitions

capenoun

A sleeveless outer garment that drapes the wearer's back, arms, and chest, and is typically fastened at the neck.

The superhero wore a bright red cape that fluttered in the wind as he flew through the sky.

A headland or a promontory of large size extending into a body of water, usually the sea.

The ship navigated around the rocky cape to reach the safety of the harbor.

capeverb

To furnish or drape with a cape.

The designer caped the evening gown with a sheer silk overlay.

(Hunting, Taxidermy) To skin and preserve the head and neck hide of an animal for mounting.

The guide showed the hunters how to cape the trophy elk properly.

(Bullfighting) To manoeuvre or guide a bull with a cape.

The matador expertly caped the bull, drawing it past him with each pass.

(Informal, chiefly with preposition for) To fervently defend or support (someone), often in the face of criticism.

She's always caping for her little brother whenever he gets into trouble.

capeadjective

Relating to or designed with a cape or cape-like feature; having or featuring a cape.

She chose a cape dress for the winter gala.